Grade 11 ยท Social Studies Video Lesson
Describe how the economic impact of the Transcontinental Railroad and the Homestead Act contributed to the close of the frontier in the late 19th century Video Lesson
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Video Learning Notes
The Transcontinental Railroad and Homestead Act were key economic forces that accelerated the settlement and development of the American West, leading to the closing of the frontier in the late 19th century. These developments were supported and regulated by a changing federal government that balanced free enterprise with laws designed to protect competition and consumers. Understanding these factors helps explain the economic growth and social changes in the United States during this period.
Learning Goals
- Explain how the Transcontinental Railroad economically impacted the settlement and development of the American West, contributing to the closing of the frontier.
- Describe how the Homestead Act encouraged settlement and economic growth in the western territories, influencing the frontier's closure.
- Analyze the changing relationship between the federal government and private business in the late 19th century, including the growth of free enterprise and government regulation.
- Identify the costs and benefits of laissez-faire economic policies during this period.
- Summarize key legislative acts such as the Sherman Antitrust Act, Interstate Commerce Act, and Pure Food and Drug Act, and their role in regulating business.
Curriculum Context
Grade: Grade 11
Subject: Social Studies
Curriculum: TEKS